A wealthier, fairer Scotland : the political economy of constitutional change / edited by Michael Keating.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Keating, Michael, 1950- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scotland--Economic conditions.

Scotland.

Economic conditions.

Scotland--Social conditions.

Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 volume ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press Ltd, [2017]

Summary:

How can Scotland use its new and existing powers to create a brighter economic and social future? The ambition of the Scottish Government is to create a wealthier and fairer nation. Following the devolution acts of 1998, 2012 and 2016, it has been extensive powers and resources to fulfill its ambition. This interdisciplinary collection of essays asks how this can be achieved, given the range of powers available, economic constraints, institutions and public support. Looking at economic policy, taxation and welfare, this provides a realistic analysis of the opportunities and constraints facing a small, devolved nation. After years of debate on what powers Scotland should have, this book examines how they might be used to shape the country's future. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The Political Economy of Devolution / Michael Keating Keating, Michael 1

2 Taxes and Spending / Patrizio Lecca Lecca, Patrizio, Peter G. McGregor McGregor, Peter G., Kim Swales Swales, Kim 26

3 Inequality in Scotland: Dimensions and Policy Responses / David Bell Bell, David, David Eiser Eiser, David, Katerina Lisenkova Lisenkova, Katerina 55

4 Towards a Fairer Scotland? Assessing the Prospects and Implications of Social Security Devolution / Nicola McEwen McEwen, Nicola 74

5 A More Gender-Equal Scotland? Childcare Policy in Scotland after the Independence Referendum / Craig McAngus McAngus, Craig, Kirstein Rummery Rummery, Kirstein 94

6 Constitutional Change, Social Investment and Prevention Policy in Scotland / Paul Cairney Cairney, Paul, Malcolm Harvey Harvey, Malcolm, Emily St Denny Denny, Emily St 110

7 Getting to a Wealthier and Fairer Scotland / Michael Keating Keating, Michael, Robert Liñeira Liñeira, Robert 129.

ISBN:

9781474416429

147441642X

9781474416436

1474416438

OCLC:

980363560